Comparing Canon and HP inkjet printers involves evaluating their features, performance, and user experiences.
Comparing Canon and HP inkjet printers involves evaluating their features, performance, and user experiences.
Can you find methods to keep the ink cartridges safe when they're not in use after opening and sealing?
Take your time to look into the validity of the printer warranty in the USA and Canada. You might wonder why, if a Canon printer is intended only for Canada but is sold in the US, you won’t receive any warranty support...? Why would Canon even try to register your device on their site when it wasn't meant for the US? When you enter an address in the United States, they won’t recognize it. Is this something Canon is aware of and ignores? Check out this discussion: Canon TS5020 printer. Research thoroughly—I can't confirm anything about HP printers, but I’m sure you’ll find similar experiences if you search for issues with Canon models. But remember... if you use a Canadian address during registration, you should be fine.
Are you sure about which brand offers strong after-sales support for printers, especially regarding driver updates for newer OS versions? For instance, you want to avoid buying a new printer when a new operating system is released, like Windows 12 not supporting a multifunction printer fully under Windows 11.
Microsoft might sometimes supply some fundamental printer drivers.
Similar to how they handle other devices like keyboards, mice, and monitors, they offer basic capabilities without all the extra features some companies design to persuade buyers.
But it ultimately depends on the printer makers to supply drivers that match their operating system.
It’s likely Microsoft gives manufacturers some direction about drivers, security rules, and updates.
It would be unrealistic for Microsoft, Apple, or Linux to cover every printer brand and model.
The responsibility lies with the peripheral producers to keep up with the OS developments.
They shouldn’t have to handle that alone.
Eventually, many makers might stop offering drivers for outdated systems like Windows XP.
When a printer maker decides to discontinue support, it’s usually due to financial or strategic reasons.
As reported in various industry analyses, "past performance doesn’t ensure future success."
Companies such as Canon or HP could shift their focus and limit support for older products, leaving users without assistance.
My Epson printer now appears to print double copies, even though all cartridges show ink. The testing produced very faint outputs, and I spent several hours trying to resolve the issue. It’s not worth the effort.
I’m searching for a new printer that includes ink and the necessary cables. However, finding a suitable one for light home use is challenging.
It seems clear to me that if we communicate our needs to manufacturers, they should deliver exactly what we want. Every additional feature tends to complicate things and raises the cost.
My printer connects properly to my PC as intended. I don’t require Wi-Fi printing or internet access so it wouldn’t expose me to unwanted advertising or pressure to buy expensive inks.
What I truly need is a printer that prints exactly what I see on the screen before pressing PRINT. The instructions I follow are already in the software I used to create the document—such as numbers orientation, size adjustments, etc. Any extra features added by the manufacturer are unnecessary and come at an extra cost.
I often insert more paper than I think is necessary, but I don’t need to hold more than a dozen sheets at once.
I also want the ability to scan documents and save images.
I would like it to function as a photocopier in both color and black & white modes.
I’d prefer cartridges that are compatible with other brands, not just those from the manufacturer. This is important because, for most of us, printer inks are prohibitively expensive when purchased directly from the maker.
I also want cartridges that are easy to replace.
Opening the lid should allow easy access to the cartridge compartment without obstruction.
Changing the cartridge I need is straightforward and restarts printing quickly.
The ability for the printer to inform me when a cartridge is empty is helpful, but not essential.
I require reliability—my printer must consistently produce results.
I want it to continue printing even if some inks are missing.
Is anyone aware of a printer that satisfies these requirements? If not, I’d appreciate knowing why no manufacturer offers something like this. If someone does, please let me know the model name. I’ll look it up online if possible.
check the 8015 e
https://www.hp.com/ca-fr/shop/list....ango=1&fc_sb_smarttank=1&fc_neverstop_laser=1
have an older model at home and it still works fine.
I won't name a specific brand. I will, however, suggest that a major difference between some brands is that some integrate the ink nozzle into the ink cartridge, and others integrate the nozzle into the printer. When the nozzle is part of the ink cartridge a replacement of the cartridge is also a replacement of the nozzle. Nozzles clog up, and if it is bad enough, they must be replaced. It's a lot less expensive to replace a cartridge to replace a nozzle than it is to replace the entire printer. So I will never buy any inkjet which has the nozzle integrated into the printer itself. Research that no matter which inkjet you get. Or go with a laser printer.
Side note: Xerox makes some "solid ink" printers. They are sort of a cross between laser and inkjet. Laser toner is a microbead thermoplastic, and if they stick to the paper, and the paper then rolls over the heated fuser, the beads melt into the paper. Inkjets are pure ink, and they dry out, and they are done. Solid ink is actually a high temperature wax which behaves something like toner since it melts into the paper (but it doesn't use a fuser). It can't dry or clog, simply heating it up makes it brand new, and the jets put it on the paper the same way as an inkjet. The quality is quite good, but it is more subject to abrasion and being messed up with heat. I've had laser prints inside of plastic sleeves in a backpack, and the heat was high enough that it sticks to the plastic sleeve and ruins the print. Similar happens with solid ink, but it is more sensitive to heat compared to toner. As long as it does not need to be durable I'll recommend solid ink. The cost is among the lowest you'll find, and color prints are extremely good as well.